Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks dejected after seeing his side knocked out of the Champions League on December 8, 2020
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: 'I will not press the panic button'
The Red Devils will be playing Europa League football in the new year after their agonising 3-2 defeat at RB Leipzig on Tuesday evening.
Dec 11, 15:33
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on November 22, 2020
Managers will not be involved in talks over European competition formats
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been a particularly outspoken critic of fixture scheduling this season.
Dec 11, 15:22
Crystal Palace's Tyrick Mitchell in action against Southampton on September 12, 2020
Team News: Tyrick Mitchell uncertain for Palace against Tottenham
Martin Kelly, Wayne Hennessey, Nathan Ferguson and Connor Wickham remain sidelined.
Dec 11, 15:18
Referee Nigel Owens of Wales during the Heineken Cup Pool 5 match between Montpellier and Leicester Tigers at Stade Yves Du Manoir on December 15, 2013
Nigel Owens announces retirement after refereeing 100 Tests
Nigel Owens was in charge of the 2015 World Cup final between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham.
Dec 11, 15:16
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain celebrates opening the scoring for Liverpool on February 1, 2020
Jurgen Klopp excited for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain return
Alisson Becker is also likely to face Fulham on Sunday.
Dec 11, 15:15
Kubrat Pulev pictured with Anthony Joshua in September 2017
Anthony Joshua and Kubrat Pulev pulled apart by security at weigh-in
Security were required on numerous occasions to help simmer a heated weigh-in on Friday.
Dec 11, 15:14
Lewis Hamilton pictured during practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 11, 2020
Valtteri Bottas pips Lewis Hamilton to top spot in Abu Dhabi practice
The seven-time world champion was sidelined from last weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix after he contracted coronavirus.
Dec 11, 15:13
Fulham manager Scott Parker pictured on November 22, 2020
Fulham boss Scott Parker relishing return of fans to Craven Cottage
As a club in tier-two London, the Cottagers will welcome back a limited crowd of supporters for their match against Liverpool.
Dec 11, 14:59
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on November 22, 2020
Sean Dyche welcomes under-fire Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta to the "jungle"
The Burnley boss feels his opposite number at Arsenal will not be worried about speculation concerning his role at Arsenal.
Dec 11, 14:58
Crystal Palace's Christian Benteke celebrates scoring against West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League on December 6, 2020
Roy Hodgson backs Christian Benteke to keep scoring goals for Crystal Palace
Two goals last weekend have boosted the Belgian striker.
Dec 11, 14:57
Patrick Reed pictured at the US Open on September 18, 2020
Patrick Reed boasts two-shot lead at DP World Tour Championship
Patrick Reed carded nine birdies and a solitary bogey at Jumeirah Golf Estates.
Dec 11, 14:55
Forest Green Rovers boss Mark Cooper pictured on May 13, 2019
Team News: Jordan Moore-Taylor out for Forest Green Rovers against Cambridge
Jordan Moore-Taylor absent as Forest Green welcome Cambridge.
Dec 11, 14:54
Raul Jimenez lies unconscious during the game between Arsenal and Wolves on November 29, 2020
Nuno Espirito Santo: 'Raul Jimenez visit gave Wolves a big lift'
Wolves host Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday.
Dec 11, 14:53
Ross Barkley in action for Aston Villa on November 21, 2020
Team News: Aston Villa's Ross Barkley unavailable for Wolves trip
Raul Jimenez returned to watch his teammates train this week after surgery.
Dec 11, 14:52
Arsenal's Thomas Partey in action against Rapid Vienna in the Europa League on October 22, 2020
Team News: Arsenal without Thomas Partey for Burnley clash
The midfielder has a thigh issue.
Dec 11, 14:51
Bristol Bears head coach Pat Lam pictured in October 2019
Pat Lam: 'Bristol must go after the Champions Cup'
Bristol are back in the blue riband European competition after 12 years.
Dec 11, 13:36
Zander Clark pictured in 2015
Scotland's Zander Clark ready for the doghouse if Euros dream comes true
Zander Clark and his girlfriend have already experienced the frustration of their original wedding date being postponed due to Covid-19.
Dec 11, 13:35
Liverpool fans in the stands at Anfield during the Premier League clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers on December 6, 2020
Five talking points ahead of this weekend's Premier League fixtures
Can Sheffield United end their winless start to the season against Southampton?
Dec 11, 13:31
Celtic's Callum McGregor pictured during a pre-season friendly on July 21, 2020
Callum McGregor believes "strong mentality" can turn Celtic's season around
The Hoops claimed their first win in six matches on Thursday night.
Dec 11, 13:30
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on November 8, 2020
Dean Smith hopes Aston Villa can replicate Leicester and Wolves' success
Villa play Wanderers on Saturday.
Dec 11, 13:29
Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho pictured on November 8, 2020
Jose Mourinho warns Tottenham to prepare for gruelling festive period
Spurs have seven fixtures in 21 days.
Dec 11, 13:28
Ricky Hatton wins the belt from Kostya Tszyu during the IBF light welterweight title fight at the MEN Arena on June 4, 2005
Ricky Hatton's son Campbell ready to follow in father's footsteps
The 19-year-old has a love for Manchester City and Oasis just like his dad.
Dec 11, 12:24
England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
England's Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer rested for Sri Lanka
England will travel to India after Sri Lanka.
Dec 11, 12:22
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard pictured on November 4, 2020
Frank Lampard: 'I never doubted Jorginho's penalty-taking abilities'
The Chelsea vice-captain was replaced as first-choice penalty-taker after missing two kicks in succession.
Dec 11, 12:21
Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce pictured on November 6, 2020
Steve Bruce insists Newcastle cannot use coronavirus outbreak as an excuse
Newcastle's training ground was closed.
Dec 11, 12:20
West Bromwich Albion manager Slaven Bilic pictured in November 2020
Slaven Bilic urges West Brom players to support strikers
The Baggies have conceded 23 goals and scored only eight across their 11 league outings so far.
Dec 11, 12:19
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is substituted after picking up an injury against Paris Saint-Germain on December 2, 2020
Former youth coach backs Marcus Rashford to break Man United goalscoring record
Marcus Rashford has scored 77 times for United since his debut in 2016.
Dec 11, 12:18
Lewis Hamilton pictured during practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 11, 2020
Lewis Hamilton finishes fifth in Abu Dhabi practice
Lewis Hamilton missed last weekend's penultimate round in Bahrain after contracting coronavirus.
Dec 11, 11:35
Rangers' Glen Kamara pictured in Europa League action against Benfica on November 5, 2020
Steven Gerrard thinks it is "only a matter of time" before Kamara pens new deal
The Finland midfielder has been linked with moves to Juventus, Everton and Leeds.
Dec 11, 11:32
Premier League manager Graham Potter pictured in November 2020
Graham Potter urges Brighton to keep a positive mindset
The Seagulls suffered a narrow 2-1 home defeat by Southampton on Monday night.
Dec 11, 11:30
Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce pictured on November 6, 2020
Team News: Newcastle without "a big chunk" of players after coronavirus outbreak
Matheus Pereira misses out for opponents West Brom.
Dec 11, 11:29
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Law firm prepare to take action on behalf of footballers with dementia
Forty families of former players are in touch with the firm which is leading an action in rugby.
Dec 11, 11:28
Exeter Chiefs players celebrate winning the European Champions Cup on October 17, 2020
The big talking points ahead of the Champions Cup
Europe's finest ready to battle for prestigious prize.
Dec 11, 11:27
A general shot of the Global Energy Stadium, the home of Ross County
Connor Randall: 'Ross County still buzzing from Celtic triumph'
The Staggies lost 4-0 to Steven Gerrard's side after sending Celtic out of the Betfred Cup.
Dec 11, 10:19
Jak Alnwick pictured in February 2016
St Mirren's Jak Alnwick insists there is no "bitterness" towards Motherwell
Motherwell were given a 3-0 walkover win after a coronavirus outbreak at St Mirren caused their league match to be cancelled in October.
Dec 11, 10:17
Mohamed Elneny pictured for Arsenal in October 2020
Mohamed Elneny confident Arsenal will return to winning ways
The Gunners are 15th in the table.
Dec 11, 10:16
Dele Alli in action for Spurs on November 26, 2020
Friday's papers: Dayot Upamecano, Dele Alli, Dominik Szoboszlai
Manchester United appear to have nailed down their centre-back wishlist.
Dec 11, 08:40
Rangers' Glen Kamara pictured in Europa League action against Benfica on November 5, 2020
Steven Gerrard urges Rangers board to tie down "outstanding" Glen Kamara
The Finland midfielder starred in Thursday's 2-0 Europa League win at Lech Poznan.
Dec 11, 08:39
Bradford players celebrate beating Arsenal in the EFL Cup on December 11, 2012
On This Day in 2012: Arsenal knocked out of EFL Cup by Bradford
Bradford went on to beat another top-flight side, Aston Villa, in a two-legged semi-final before losing to Swansea in the final.
Dec 11, 08:38
Los Angeles Rams defense celebrates after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton on December 11, 2020
Cam Akers stars as Rams dominate New England Patriots
Rookie Rams running back Cam Akers ran for 171 yards in the win.
Dec 11, 08:35
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